The experimental and vibrant Partypooper has an almost carnival vibe to it musically that contrasts with its darker lyrical content.
The track marks the fourth and final release in a series of singles from the Welsh rock group, following Babanod, Poetry and Myfyrwyr Rhyngwladol. It was recorded in Cardiff and Llandwrog with the talents of special guests Owain Gruffudd and Gwyn Owen from Band Pres Llareggub, and Iestyn Jones on drums. Songwriter Heledd Watkins said:
"It’s a response to the mental highs and lows of being a musician – or any kind of human person really. A great deal of us struggle with a little internal partypooper, a malignant imp who likes to wait until we're at our happiest before screwing up her mean little face and blowing mightily on her shit-horn of doubt and regret, leaving our ears ringing and our confidence in tatters as she skips gleefully away.
"She's not above putting the boot in when you’re down either; during the downtime in between gigs, or as you’re reading a crap review of a record you spent the last year perfecting, or when you see a hype band flying past at 100 miles an hour to New Music Friday-land or some equally alluring destination.
"We all have one. We all deal with them in different ways. Here’s hoping that mine has a fear of high-tempo Latin numbers with horns and distorted wailing."
An extended version of Partypooper will feature on the group's 'Pastille' EP, out today (November 6) via Bubblewrap Collective and available as a limited 12" pastel blue vinyl.
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